Because if you don't have an opportunity to be in Southeast, you don't have an opportunity to represent Southeast and understand all the various opportunities that there are down here, whether that be mining or fishing or tourism or timber. Southeast Alaska provides a tremendous source of wealth and opportunity for the entire state of Alaska. My name is Nick Begich III. I am one of those begiches, as you would probably guess. (02:54–03:01)
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Asserts that Southeast Alaska is a significant contributor to Alaska's wealth and opportunities.
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